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Rempel grew up in Manitoba and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Manitoba. She worked as Director of the University of Calgary’s Institutional Programs Division prior to her election. In 2010 she was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the "Future Leaders" category by the Women's Executive Network.[3]

Following her election to the House of Commons, Rempel was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of the Environment on May 25, 2011. She made headlines towards the end of 2011 for her strong performance during Question Period, and is seen as a rising star within the Conservative caucus.[5][6] On November 21, 2012 Canadian newsmagazineMaclean's named her as one of their "Parliamentarians of the Year" in the "Rising Star" category,[7] which Rempel repeated on November 24, 2014.[8] Rempel was recognized as the MP with the 7th biggest social media influence in November 2013.[9] The 2013 Hill Times Annual Most Valuable Politician & All Politics Poll awarded Rempel 2nd place in the "Best Up-and-comer MP" category behind Justin Trudeau.[10]

In November 2014 she was named one of Calgary's "Top 40 Under 40" by Avenue Magazine.[11]

On July 15, 2013 she was appointed Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.[12] In October 2013 Rempel launched WINN, a $100 million five-year initiative that offers repayable contributions for small- and medium-sized enterprises with operations in Western Canada.[13]